Recent content by Wheat Field

Which is why the world is struggling to define that (right and wrong) - and man's opinions seems to be dominating. 'Sin' is only real if God exists. If we are as Darwin concluded - merely evolved creatures, then there are no real 'rules'. It's a scary thought.

I respect your opinion but that isn't a view held by all Christians - I quoted Augustine. That doesn't make him right of course. If the 'impossible things' you cite did occur, then it is a valid question to ask how they did so. If we take the case of water turning into wine then, clearly, H20...

I also love the book of John...just the first few sentences sound utterly inspired...as if divine. BTW it is good to hear that you speak of feeling 'clean'.

Are you referring to 'sins forgiven' when you say 'the last'? Believing in all these 'impossible events' (as you say), surely isn't easy for anyone? Lately I have been looking into quantum mechanics as possible way to explain miracles. For example, we all understand the principle of locality...

I'm confused by this FHG. Are you saying faith is something that God gifts to us?

Lovely testimony Joe. Thank you. I talk to the Jesus that I don't believe in every day (lol). I know it sounds contradictory...but there it is. The desire is there but the scepticism is deep.

A lovely testimony FHG - thank you. Even before your life 'completely changed for the better' ( I assume you mean when you were 'saved?), you already had a belief in God (you knew 'God loved you'). How did you get to that point?

Ok. What did you feel (I may have asked you this before - but long time ago)? Great to hear :) Yes, pride and anger need constantly to be dealt with. I have no problem accepting how selfish we can all be.

If it's true - for sure. Since I'm not a believer then I guess I'm not.

Thanks. Not for many years, but I certainly used to when I called myself a Christian (though I never actually was). There are definitely some inspiring and wonderful scriptures, for sure - particularly when Jesus speaks. It makes you ponder how could this divine man possibly be wrong?

1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. That is a very straightforward statement is it not? Though I am very much attracted to Christ, I am yet...

One certainly can. Who is insisting that? I'm not. What I have said, though, is that belief in the Bible as a whole is difficult (at least for me) - and yet that is the very thing we are asked to do. Ok. I guess I am asking if it's possible to believe in God without such direct communication...

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I do keep seeking and asking and praying. I do agree that the world would benefit from Biblical principles though it seems that it's probably on a precipice right now - moving in the wrong direction. My feeling is that, whilst Jesus continues to be greatly...

Thanks Ce - how absolute is: Each conversion is God’s work. All humans are blinded by sin until and unless God brings them to their senses. in your view?

Without this 'download' from God to Paul then we might wonder if faith was indeed possible for him. May I ask how your attention was grabbed?